CEE Research

Traffic cone on a multi-lane highway

April 24, 2025

Researchers keep their eyes on Missouri’s roads

A successful collaboration between Mizzou and MoDOT helps travelers, truckers and construction workers stay safe year-round.
Front view of an airplane taking off from runway

April 22, 2025

Project Runway: Second life for waste plastics and old tires

Mizzou researchers are taking their experience on the road to the airport.
Show Me Research Week Winners 2025 Photo by Roger Meissen

April 22, 2025

Student research shines at Show Me Research Week

The following seven engineering students received awards recognizing work in their respective fields.
Traffic intersection from above

March 24, 2025

Researchers using lidar and AI to advance transportation engineering and safety

Mizzou engineers are using advanced technology to help make our roads safer by better understanding how pedestrians, cyclists and vehicles interact.
Baolin Deng and John Earwood

March 13, 2025

Mizzou Engineers extract rare earth elements from mine drainage

Chemical process creates a highly effective material for adsorbing neodymium.
Anandu Gopakumar Nair and Maryam Salehi

Feb. 26, 2025

Research reveals hidden risks from plastic-coated fertilizers in soil

A study by Mizzou Engineering researchers focuses on the microplastic pollution generated by polymer-coated, control-release fertilizers, highlighting the need for biodegradable alternatives.
Associate Professor Feng “Frank” Xiao

Jan. 31, 2025

Mizzou researchers discover simple solution to break down forever chemicals

The answer to removing PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals,” may be in your fishbowl.
From left: Bill Buttlar, Punyaslok Rath, Nandita Gettu, Anneliese Owor

Jan. 15, 2025

Mizzou Civil Engineers receive High Value Research Award  

Researchers from the Missouri Center for Transportation Innovation (MCTI) accepted a High Value Research Award for their work in sustainable pavements. 
From left, Linlin Zhang, Tanner Muturi and Neema Jakisa Owor

Jan. 15, 2025

Mizzou civil engineering students shine at Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting 

Four civil engineering PhD students attended the conference presenting their research around improvements in transportation and safety. Two of the students received an award for their co-authored work.
Building collapse compared to model

Dec. 2, 2024

Planning ahead of a collapse

Mizzou Engineer Sarah Orton is analyzing patterns in falling debris to halt building collapses and prevent fatalities.